Staff and volunteers are trained by the
S.H.I.I.P. division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance to answer
questions about Medicare coverage, Medicare Supplement policies, and Long
term Care Insurance. Please call for an appointment with a counselor.

Senior Tar Heel Cards

For people over 60, these cards may be picked up at the
senior center to identify you as a senior citizen. Many businesses give
discounts to seniors, so ask about their discount policy when you make a
purchase.

Blood Pressure Checks

A nurse volunteer will be at the senior center on the 3rd
Friday of each month from 9:15 am to 10:00 am to check blood pressures.

Senior Meal Sites

Four congregate meal sites
are located in the County. Koinonia
and Martin Luther King Recreaation Center in Lenoir, Kings Creek Baptist
Church, and Shuford Recreation Center in Granite Falls. Nutrition services
Director for Blue Ridge Community Action is Mary Wright, who can be reached
at 754-9085, Ext. 226.

Staff from Legal Aid of N.C. Morganton Office comes
to the senior center (as long as annual funding lasts) to make simple wills for persons over age 60.
An appointment is necessary. Limited legal services for civil matters are
provided by the Morganton office for seniors who qualify financially. Call
us for information.

Notary Service . . . . . Senior Center Staff

We notarize documents such as
Living Wills. Please call for an appointment.

AARP Tax-Aide Program

During tax season, trained volunteers assist with
completing and E-filing simple Income Tax Returns
by appointment.

Information and Assistance for Older Adults

Call us at 757-8635 for information about
services or resources in Caldwell County for seniors.

Voter Registration

Applications for voter registration are
available at the senior center. Come by to get forms to complete if
you are new to the area or if you need to change your information.

Computer Access

Computers are available for
use Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. They are connected to high-speed
Internet service.

Medication Assistance

Medication Assistance from
pharmaceutical manufacturers is provided through physician referrals.

Medical Loan Program

In you have medical equipment
that you no longer need or if you need equipment temporarily, please let us
know. We use our email list of service providers to link people who
have equipment, with people who have a need. Call 757-8635.